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Early Education & Child Care Centrescompanies in India

Preschools, daycare, schools, activity learning, support services and more: the companies building early education & child care centres in India, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

234 company profiles12 with reported revenue3 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
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Early Education & Child Care Centres companies in India, by funding and team

Few early education & child care centres companies in India publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 234 active companies.

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Chains providing early childhood education programmes including playgroup, nursery, and kindergarten

Early education & child care chains
US$27.00mSeries B · May 2010
1-60% 12 mo to Mar 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

Preschool, Childcare and Daycare Services

Early education & child care centres
US$3.58mSeries A · Nov 2018
196LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription / Fee-for-service
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Microschool and alternative PLAYschool provider for children

Early education & child care centres
US$301kAngel · Dec 2023
12LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

KLAY is extremely focused on child safety.

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
1,001+86% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
15 yr2011
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

Operator of preschool and early childhood centre

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
153+48% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
Fee-for-service
32 yr1994
—No postings tracked

Reputable international school providing an IB education to students, with a focus on nurturing young minds to become global visionaries

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
55+5% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
23 yr2003
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

Bright Future provides a nurturing environment for children and youth from marginalized communities.

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
957LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
2postings · last posted Sep 2026

Amelio Childcare provides customized daycare solutions to companies.

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
75recorded
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
18 yr2008
—No postings tracked

Pre-school and day-care center

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
5+15% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

THIRAVUKOL is dedicated to follow Authentic Montessori Education, which caters for children aged 2 to 6 years (Primary) and 6 to 9 years (Elementary). We commit to provide an environment for children

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
5recorded
Fee-for-service
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Operator of preschool and after school classes

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
1-99% 12 mo to Aug 2023recorded Aug 2023
Advertising / Commission on transaction
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of right brain education programs for children through various activities

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Provider of after school activities and play school franchise opportunities

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of early childhood educational services

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
30LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Pre-school and day care center

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of democratic and free learning environment for children, allowing them to direct their own learning and development through personalized coaching and support

K-12 schools
—None recorded
5LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of child centred school for children education

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Provider of internationally recognized educational programs

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Donations / Fee-for-service
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Pre-school and day-care centre

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Provider of educational services and developmental programs for young children

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
2 yr2024
0none in 3 months

Pre-school and day-care center

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
2 yr2024
—No postings tracked

Provider of early childhood learning programs

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Pre-school and day-care center

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Preschool provider offering early childhood education and care services to children from 2 years old

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Provider of structured education to develop children physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially

Early education & child care centres
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months
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Explore early education & child care centres in India by what you are looking for

Browse preschools, daycare centres and early childhood education companies across India. Find early education & child care centres in India, from play schools to activity-based learning providers.

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Preschools & play schools

Preschool chains and play schools for young children.

  1. Learning Age

    Provider of early childhood education and daycare services focusing on individualized attention and care for childrens

    Early education & child care centres
    Website
  2. Amelio Child Care

    Amelio Childcare provides customized daycare solutions to companies.

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  3. Magic Spell

    Preschool and educational institution that utilizes the montessori method and provides programs for children, focusing on sensory-based and self-directed learning

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  4. Busy Bees

    Provider of early childhood education and care, offering high-quality Montessori programs for infants to school-age children

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  5. Kidzee

    Pre-school providing early childhood education and daycare services to children, offering a wide range of programs from nursery to kindergarten, with a focus on creating a nurturing environment for young learners

    Early education & child care centres
    Website
32 companies in India

Daycare & child care providers

Daycare centres, creches and babysitting services.

  1. The Learning Curve

    Preschool, Childcare and Daycare Services

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  2. Learning Age

    Provider of early childhood education and daycare services focusing on individualized attention and care for childrens

    Early education & child care centres
    Website
  3. Crossmaze

    It provides high-quality preschool and daycare services

    Educational support services
    Website
  4. Bright Future

    Bright Future provides a nurturing environment for children and youth from marginalized communities.

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  5. Amelio Child Care

    Amelio Childcare provides customized daycare solutions to companies.

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
121 companies in India

K-12 schools & alternative schools

Private, international and new-age schools.

  1. Cochin International School

    Reputable international school providing an IB education to students, with a focus on nurturing young minds to become global visionaries

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  2. Comini

    Microschool and alternative PLAYschool provider for children

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  3. BeMe

    Provider of democratic and free learning environment for children, allowing them to direct their own learning and development through personalized coaching and support

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  4. Toppers International School

    Private educational institution providing holistic learning experiences to students from pre-school to secondary levels

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  5. Lance Fort International School

    Co-educational senior secondary institution that offers a world-class education in a supportive and stimulating environment, catering to students from nursery to VIII

    Early education & child care centres
    Website

Activity-based learning & enrichment centres

Centres for activities, games, music, dance, reading and drawing.

  1. Awaantar

    Chains providing extracurricular activities, programming, and craft courses for children

    Continued learning
    Website
  2. Yellow Pencil Preschool

    Provider of early childhood education programs focused on play-based learning

    Early education & child care centres
    Website
  3. Just Goofing

    Indoor play area and cafe for children to develop life skills

    Early education & child care centres
    Website
  4. Geniusearlylearningcentres

    Nurturing early learning center in Kochi, fostering growth through play

    Early education & child care centres
    Website
  5. Universalkidsschool

    Nurturing preschool in Vastal, fostering holistic child development through play

    Early education & child care centres
    Website

Early intervention & educational support services

Remedial, mentoring, counseling and therapy services for children.

  1. Crossmaze

    It provides high-quality preschool and daycare services

    Educational support services
    Website
  2. SmilesCDC

    Provider of early intervention, remedial education, and therapy services for children with developmental needs

    Early education & child care chains
    Website
  3. Educational Mentoring India

    Provider of educational mentoring and support services for K-12 schools

    Educational support services
    Website
  4. Khel Khel Mein

    Provider of game-based life skills development programmes

    Educational support services
    See in list
  5. Respond Right

    Provider of right brain education programs for children through various activities

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list

Early education & child care startups in India

Recently founded early education and child care companies in India.

  1. Comini

    Microschool and alternative PLAYschool provider for children

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  2. Mimansa Kids

    Provider of educational services and developmental programs for young children

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  3. Maple Leaf Preschool

    Pre-school and day-care center

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  4. Abhirvey Education Services

    Provider of early childhood learning programs

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  5. The School of Discovery

    Educational institution offering preschool and elementary school programs with a focus on safety, happiness, and community engagement

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
33 companies in India

Early education & child care centres hiring in India

Early education and child care companies in India with open jobs.

  1. The Learning Curve

    Preschool, Childcare and Daycare Services

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  2. Cochin International School

    Reputable international school providing an IB education to students, with a focus on nurturing young minds to become global visionaries

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  3. KLAY Schools

    KLAY is extremely focused on child safety.

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  4. Bright Future

    Bright Future provides a nurturing environment for children and youth from marginalized communities.

    Early education & child care centres
    See in list
  5. LaunchPad Global School

    Educational institutions providing preschool and daycare services, as well as entrepreneurship support programs, with a focus on fostering a nurturing and fun learning environment

    Early education & child care centres
    Website
5 companies in India
Mobile reach

Top 9 early education & child care centres apps from India

The most-installed Android apps published by early education & child care centres companies headquartered in India — 15K installs between them. 9 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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Bandhan Bright Future

by Bright Future

Installs6K
Rating—
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

CominiLab: Playful Learning

by Comini

Installs4K
Rating—
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

Kidhood Digital

by KIDHOOD

Installs298
Rating—
Last updatedSep 2025
View on Google Play ↗
Kidhood Digital screenshot 1Kidhood Digital screenshot 2
9

VDG infotech Merchandise

by VDG Infotec

Installs23
Rating—
Last updatedMar 2023
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The business behind the activity

Early Education & Child Care Centres financials in India

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 14 early education & child care centres companies in India for FY24-25 — 17 of the 234 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 80% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹59.76 cr

14 companies filing accounts

combined net profit−₹16.32 cr

-27.3% aggregate margin

are profitable57%

8 of 14 companies

median revenue~₹1.7 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+39%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five80%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹56.29 crFY19-2012 filers
₹21.77 crFY20-2113 filers
₹38.58 crFY21-2214 filers
₹52.01 crFY22-2315 filers
₹57.45 crFY23-2416 filers
₹59.76 crFY24-2514 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 13 companies over three years

+22%
FY22-23₹48.68 cr−₹46.11 cr net
FY23-24₹52.53 cr−₹4.00 cr net
FY24-25₹59.63 cr−₹15.73 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr20% profitable
₹1–10 cr1060% profitable
₹10–100 cr2100% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr0—
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking2
0–20%4
20–50%3
50–100%2
Doubled+2

13 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +39%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

8profitable
6loss-making
-27.3%aggregate margin
1.8%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
WonderlandWONDERLAND ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING PRIVATE LIMITED+3%
Podar Jumbo KidsPODAR EDUCATION SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED-1%₹13.37 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
WonderlandWONDERLAND ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING PRIVATE LIMITED
Podar Jumbo KidsPODAR EDUCATION SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED2.0%₹13.37 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Early education & child care centres12₹50.69 cr~₹1.7 cr67%2.4%
Leaders

Largest early education & child care centres companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Podar Jumbo KidsPODAR EDUCATION SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹13.37 cr2.0%-1%
WonderlandWONDERLAND ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING PRIVATE LIMITED+3%
The Learning CurveLEARNING CURVE EDUTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹8.88 cr₹31.78 lakh3.6%+55%
TreehouseplaygroupTREE HOUSE EDUCATION & ACCESSORIES LIMITED₹7.97 cr−₹17.19 cr-215.5%-10%
PapagoyaPAPAGOYA EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED
Strawberry FieldsEDUCATIONAL CATALYSTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹2.60 cr₹33.82 lakh13.0%+53%
Saarthi EducationSHALLY EDUCATION FOUNDATION₹1.69 cr₹71.08 lakh42.1%+12%
DolphinzDOLPHINZ STEPPING STONE PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED₹3.28 lakh2.0%
Learning AgeLEARNING AGE CREATIVES PRIVATE LIMITED₹1.59 cr−₹0.84 lakh-0.5%+42%
Cochin International SchoolTRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PRIVATE LIMITED₹1.45 cr₹2.28 lakh1.6%+4%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Accounting and Tax Software Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full early education & child care centres landscape of India maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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  • Funding & company formation by year
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  • News & sentiment
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Capital & corporate activity

Early Education & Child Care Centres funding and M&A across India

5 recorded equity rounds have gone to 289 early education & child care centres companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how India compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months0

US$0k

equity rounds, last 24 months0

US$0k

raised over five yearsUS$301k

1 rounds in India

M&A deals, India0

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into early education & child care centres in India

amount rounds
$2.1m20181
$301k20231

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2018, with US$2.10m across 1 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$301k1 rounds · median US$301k
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Early education & child care centresUS$301k1 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

Most active acquirers

    Most acquired or merged

      Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

      Founders and momentum in India

      Meet the people behind early education & child care centres companies in India. 58 of 234 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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